Mosquito Spraying To Begin
The Central District Health Department released a statement concerning the mosquito spraying that they will be doing over the summer:
Grand Island -Beginning this week the Central District Health Department will begin spraying for adult mosquitoes. With recent rains and flooding the mosquito numbers have increased and now warrant the need for control. The spraying will be conducted during the early morning and late evening hours when mosquitoes are most likely to be out. The spraying can only be conducted when there are perfect weather conditions and notices will be made whenever possible.
There have been no reported cases of West Nile virus reported in Hall County, but there is still a good chance that some activity will be reported in the area by the end of the summer. The greatest risk for infection is during late summer and early fall because the mosquito that transmits the virus increases in numbers throughout the summer. The illness is not spread person-to-person.
To reduce the risk of exposure to mosquito bites and West Nile virus:
-Avoid being outdoors during times that mosquitoes are most active-dusk and dawn.
-While outdoors, cover up by wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants.
-Use a mosquito repellant containing the active ingredient DEET.
-Eliminate mosquito breeding sites, such as standing water in tires, plastic containers, or similar water holding containers.